Four Weapons Blacksmith — B+ · The Brick Drop Score
B+
The Drop Score
Four Weapons Blacksmith
71858-1 · Ninjago
Early read · 0 reviews
A blacksmith shop in Ninjago is oddly grounded for a theme about lightning-wielding ninja teenagers — and that contrast is exactly what makes this set interesting. Six minifigs, a forge, weapons racks, and enough detail to justify the shelf space.
Is the price fair?B-Fair but not exciting — you're getting what you paid for, not a penny more.
Will you love it?B+The forge setting gives this real character that generic Ninjago battle packs just don't have.
Holds its value?C+Solid theme support, but don't count on dramatic appreciation after retirement.
True ValueB-
$78
Street price
$163
Parts value
208%
Ratio
The parts alone are worth about 208% of the street price — the basis for this B- price read.
What you get
Plain bricks
$114
Printed & detailcalc
$2
Functional piecescalc
$7
Figures (×6)
$40
BargainThe parts alone are worth more than you pay — $163 of parts for $78.
The Full Take
Ninjago sets don't usually slow down long enough to show you where the swords come from — this one does. The Four Weapons Blacksmith leans into the craft side of the universe: a working forge aesthetic, weapons storage, and the kind of lived-in details that make a location feel like somewhere rather than just a playset backdrop. Six minifigs is a strong headcount for a single-location build, and the piece count supports real structural depth rather than hollow walls. At $99.99 it sits in that uncomfortable zone where it's not a steal but it's not a rip-off either — you're paying fair market for what you get. The B+ love grade says most people who buy this will be satisfied with it, which is the quiet win a lot of mid-tier sets can't claim. Ninjago fans who've wanted a basecamp-style build with actual personality have been waiting a while for something like this.
